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Joel Embiid is one of the best centers in the league today. Some fans would even go as far as putting him in the same conversation as Nikola Jokic, especially after winning the 2023 NBA MVP Award. However, since then, nagging injuries have negatively impacted his career. But at only 31 years old, Embiid still […]

Throughout its 35 years of existence, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has had some thrilling highs and some very unforgettable lows. Even then, despite being the team responsible for posting the worst winning percentage in a single season in NBA history, many exciting players have laced up their sneakers for a franchise most known for its […]

The Detroit Pistons have been an afterthought among NBA fans since the days of Chauncey Billups, Rasheed Wallace, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Wallace, and Richard Hamilton, except for a few playoff seasons that ultimately ended with a whimper. The Pistons have replenished their talent base in recent years, assembling a talented young team. The highly successful […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990s was among the greatest displays of dominance in the history of team sports. Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, there were other Chicago legends that contributed in huge ways to the story of this franchise. So who are the greatest Bulls players ever? Let’s rank them 1 […]

Undrafted NBA players usually have a short career. While undrafted guys like Alex Caruso, Jeremy Lin, or Austin Reaves have carved out solid careers, they’re usually the exception rather than the norm. In fact, only a select few can carve out a role in a team’s rotation. Moreover, establishing value in the league even makes […]

The Philadelphia 76ers franchise has one of the richest histories in the NBA, beginning their 76-year stint thus far in the league as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to the City of Brotherly Love during the 1963-64 season. And with that rich history comes a rich assortment of great players who have donned a Sixers […]

New York, New Jersey, and Brooklyn fans have seen some of the best players in basketball history, although not always at their peaks. These stars have thrilled the tristate area crowds and won two ABA titles but never brought an NBA championship to New York City’s other franchise. But who are the best and greatest Nets […]

Many great players have suited up for the Utah Jazz in the franchise’s 50 seasons, but ranking players across eras is always difficult. Before we see who joins John Stockton and Karl Malone on the Top 10 list of the greatest Utah Jazz, here are the criteria that were considered when making the rankings: peak […]

Life hasn’t always been easy for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since joining the league in 1989, they’ve made it past the first round of the NBA Playoffs on just three occasions, losing at that stage 10 times. But while that lack of success – and the fact that they’ve only been in the league since ’89 […]

Lottery picks are expected to become franchise cornerstones for teams who have championship aspirations in the long-term picture. However, given that some prospects go busts, it’s only natural that a handful of them don’t last in the NBA. For this piece, let’s rank the 10 lottery picks who had the shortest NBA careers. Check out […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Jaylen Brown have a few things in common. They’re among the best basketball players in the world, they each have their own unique personalities, and they were all able to show both of those in this season’s edition of Netflix’s Starting 5. […]

There have been no shortage of brilliant players to walk through the doors of the San Antonio Spurs. That’s no surprise. Since entering the NBA, they’ve made the playoffs in 38 of 47 seasons, won five championships, and have the best overall record in the league. The Spurs are currently in the longest playoff drought […]

Even though the Charlotte Bobcats franchise is the most recent expansion entry into the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans franchise carries the least amount of history. When the Bobcats rebranded into the Hornets in 2014, they reclaimed the history of the Charlotte Hornets franchise that originated in 1988. This means that the former Hornets that […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not the most storied franchise in the NBA. They may find themselves as one of the youngest franchises in the NBA today, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their fair share of success. This organization has had a number of great, iconic teams through the years, and they’ve had players […]

Luka Doncic is expected to take the MVP leap this year in his first full year with the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, the NBA world is still reeling from Doncic’s bombshell trade at the deadline when the Dallas Mavericks sent him to the Purple and Gold in return for Anthony Davis. With a change […]

On paper, a movie about a man hiding out in a Toys “R” Us should be a home run. Channing Tatum brings it to life in Roofman, a movie adaptation of the wild story of Jeffrey Manchester. It seems every couple of years, movie theaters get a refreshing change of pace with a star-studded film […]

The Portland Trail Blazers franchise has existed for over 50 years now, as it joined the NBA as an expansion team back in the year 1970. Over the last five-plus decades, the organization has won one NBA title back in the year 1977 and has made the NBA Finals three times, in 1977, 1990, and […]

The Sacramento Kings organization has been around for quite a long time. They began as the Rochester Royals back in 1945 when the NBA was still in its fledgling stages and called the NBL. The franchise then relocated to Cincinnati in 1957 and stayed there for 15 seasons until 1972 rolled around. The Royals relocated […]

The Phoenix Suns have amassed a pretty rich history given its overall success as a franchise since being founded in 1968. But it’s surprising that despite its success, the team has yet to win an NBA Championship. Here is a look at the 10 greatest Suns players in franchise history. Phoenix did not take long […]

The Golden State Warriors have been doing their best in trying to maximize Stephen Curry’s closing championship window. But since Mike Dunleavy Jr. took over as GM, it looks like the front office has been struggling for the most part in giving Curry the help he needs to extend the team’s dynasty. Here is a […]

It is unclear who exactly was asking for a Jared Leto-led Tron: Ares — the third installment in the series — nearly 20 years after legacy, but Disney and Joachim Rønning delivered it. There are ho-hum sequels, and then there’s Ares. There was no need for a third Tron movie, at least not one 15 […]

It has not been easy for New York Giants fans since running back Saquon Barkley joined the Philadelphia Eagles, and the new documentary from Prime Video, Saquon, adds salt to the wound. Since he left the Giants, Barkley has won a Super Bowl, and the Eagles started the 2025 season 4-0 before losing to the […]

Throughout their history, the Denver Nuggets have been a consistent presence in the postseason, though until very recently of course, that had never translated into the ultimate success. But that hasn’t stopped them being home to some incredibly good NBA players over the course of their more-than-50 years in the league. Numerous NBA greats have […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the best superstars in the NBA today. It wasn’t long ago when the Los Angeles Clippers rejoiced when they successfully lured him from the Toronto Raptors. After all, Leonard automatically elevates any franchise into a championship contender, having earned two NBA championships and Finals MVPs with two different franchises. However, […]

In the more than 50 years which have passed since the franchise came into existence, the Milwaukee Bucks have seen some pretty high-level talent walk through their doors. Though they had an extended period with minimal success, their 58-year history was nearly book-ended by Bucks championships, and it’s little surprise that some of the most […]

The Dallas Mavericks franchise has existed in the NBA for over 40 years, as its inaugural season was back in 1980-81 when it was an expansion team. Over the last four decades, the Mavericks have won one title — in 2011 — and made the NBA Finals three times (in 2006, 2011 and 2024). Compared […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest stars in the NBA today. He’s one of the few players to win multiple championships with different franchises, having led the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors to the pinnacle. Although Leonard is widely known for his playoff breakouts, The Klaw has also triggered some negative reactions due […]

The last few years have not been kind to Taylor Swift between Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department. She is now back with her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, a return to pop music for Swift. The Life of a Showgirl marked the reunion of Swift with producers Max Martin and Shellback. […]

It was a difficult pill for fans in the Twin Cities to swallow as they had to watch their beloved Minnesota North Stars relocate from one of the hockey hotbeds in the United States to The Lone Star State. The North Stars were relocated to Dallas, where they dropped the “North” from their name and […]

The San Jose Sharks are on the backside of a stretch of 14 playoff appearances in 15 years. During that time, they had several great players up and down their lineup. With players like Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski, and Patrick Marleau headed to the Hall of Fame, the Sharks’ top 10 list is a star-studded […]

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest playoff drought in North American sports. They have never won a Stanley Cup and have only been there twice. Despite their poor team history, they have some of the greatest players in NHL history to their name. The list of the Top 10 Sabres players is full of […]

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the greatest teams in the history of the NHL. During their existence, they have had players such as Pavel Datsyuk, Steve Yzerman, and Gordie Howe wear the iconic Winged Wheel. Their 11 Stanley Cups are the most for an American franchise and the third-most in league history. Only […]

A new month means Apple TV+ has more new TV series and movies coming to the streaming service (Sign up for a free trial!). One of the highlights of the month is a new documentary series, Mr. Scorsese, which is about acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Rebecca Miller directed the new documentary, which features the likes […]

If one chooses to look at the New York Rangers from the perspective of championships won, it is a rather sad story. The Rangers started doing business in 1926, and they have won just four Stanley Cups since then. When they famously won the title by beating the Vancouver Canucks in seven games in 1994, […]

With spooky season underway and Halloween coming at the end of the month, Paramount+ is priming its subscribers for the holiday with loads of new movies and TV shows (Sign up for a free trial!). It is an especially busy month on the TV side for Paramount+ in October 2025. There are library movies like […]

It’s officially spooky season, and Hulu has new movies and TV shows coming to the streaming service in October 2025 that subscribers will want to keep an eye out for (Sign up for a free trial!). It follows up a month with other big premieres, like Glen Powell’s Chad Powers series. The first highlight is […]

When Monty McCutchen, the NBA’s Senior Vice President of Referee Development and Training, discusses what separates good referees from great ones, he doesn’t focus on rulebook knowledge or positioning fundamentals. Instead, the legendary referee with NBA Finals appearances repeatedly returns to a single concept: processing power. It’s a revealing choice of terminology borrowed from computer […]

Amid the relentless intensity of NBA games, where razor-thin margins and heated rivalries amplify every whistle, accountability stands as the unsung hero of top-tier refereeing. It is an undeniable necessity as few roles face more scrutiny than the game’s officials. Every decision is dissected in real-time by thousands in attendance and millions watching at home. […]

The Cleveland Browns have made yet another change at quarterback. The team is officially benching Joe Flacco in favor of Dillon Gabriel. The rookie will be the 41st player to start under center for the Browns since 1999, which was the first season that they came back to the NFL after a three-year hiatus. The […]